Kentucky is sinking man, and I don't wanna swim!

Finally arrived in Louisville KY.
It was a long drive after finishing up my remaining two exams early in the morning. We, my father and I, arrived at the hotel around 1am where i quickly got settled and was quickly off to bed.
The next day a group ride went out at 10am on the road. The course had not yet been open to pre-ride. However, the masters course was open; and boy was it messy. The road leading to the venue is covered in mud. Cars and trucks parked at the side of the road have sunk up to their axels in the mud. The masters course its self was partly submerged in areas. There are pictures covering Instagram and Twitter with water up to people's axels as they ride through. Good times, good times for sure.
It has been good that they have kept our course closed and consequently in good shape. There is a solid 1-2cm of water between the blades of grass on the flat sections. Anywhere you step water rushes out of the ground eager to soak your foot. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like it's going to be a full out mud fest. Tonight and tomorrow night it is supposed to drop down to -11C - basically making any of the mud rock hard. At the moment we are scheduled to start in -5C weather. Should be a real good time.
All for now. Time to get out on course on the bikes!

On the way to Cyclo-cross World Championships

The countdown has begun to the 2013 CX World Championships in Louisville KY. As expected, the nerves have begun to accumulate. This is going to be an exciting experience and something that I have never done before. Not only is it CX Worlds but it is also a race in the very early season. Since I am primarily a mountain biker, my basement is normally the pain station for the winter. It is going to be an exciting and new experience racing mid winter. I have, and will continue to, prepare my fitness for the event; however the absence of outdoor experience on grass and with other racers is unnerving. Solution? Go ride outside! A warm spell experienced at the start of January has assisted.
Preparations are being made for departures and equipment. Thanks to Norco I have a beauty of a bike to ride for the race! Timing is going to be exciting for this as I finish writing my last exam and then jump in the car to drive to Louisville with my father. What a great way of finishing a semester!
Well, all for now!
Updates will come pre-race!